Young Adults

The Electoral Commission recently published an excellent blog post exploring young adults’ attitude towards electoral participation following the Scottish Council Elections, where sixteen and seventeen year olds were able to vote for the first time. Some of the data they included was really interesting so we wanted to share the highlights with you. Click here

One of the most important aspects of our development has been the input of the volunteers who dedicate their time, knowledge and passion into the website. We are currently looking to expand this volunteer team.

Given that Voting Counts was created for young adults, and our content is created exclusively by students and young people this day is significant for us, and one we would like to use to reflect on what we have achieved.

Voting Counts loves Guest Bloggers! Do you want to write about something political thats happening in your area, or write a brief guide to a current event that happening? Or do you have your own unique idea? Please get in touch! You will be credited and we can also link to your website/LinkedIn/blog. All articles

The Election is just one day away! To mark the occasion I appeared on BBC Breakfast (Live from a very cold Chester Racecourse) to talk about Young People and how they have been engaging in politics over the 2015 General Election.

Being seventeen and a summer baby is terrible. All of your friends are going out while you’re stuck, still battling your way towards passing your driving test and waiting around for the day you finally turn eighteen. For me, the worst thing about being seventeen is being unable to vote. I’m known well in my